PolicyMaker Series: 10th Congressional District Debate 2018
2018-09-21 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | The National, 18980 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg, VA, 20176, United States
The Loudoun Chamber, along with regional business and academic partners, will host U.S. Representative Barbara Comstock (R) and her challenger, State Senator Jennifer Wexton (D), in a debate between the candidates for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District seat, a race that will help determine the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019.
This debate is being presented in partnership with the Dulles Chamber, Greater Reston Chamber, Greater McLean Chamber, Northern Virginia Chamber, Tysons Regional Chamber, the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University and the Northern Virginia Technology Council.

Careers in Supply Chain Management
2018-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg, VA, 20176, United States
Join us for discussions with expert panelists who will cover the topic of starting and securing careers in Supply Chain Management.

Learn about training program providers, course registrations and eligibility requirements.
Hear testimony from employers and educators on what it takes and how to be successful in this career field.
Network with experts who have longevity in the Supply Chain field.

Careers in Information Technology - An employer panel discussion and networking event
2018-09-24 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg, VA, 20176, United States
Join us for discussions with expert panelists covering all aspects of starting and securing careers in Supply Chain Management and Information Technology. Audience questions and participation are encouraged. Each panel discussion is following by a networking session with the experts. Monday, September 24th at Rust Library. Register for either or both sessions at www.loudoun.gov/wrcworkshops.

Sterling Women Pop-Up Happy Hour
2018-09-24 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Radiance Salon & Medi-Spa, 19305 Winmeade Drive, Leesburg, VA, 20176
Sterling Women Pop-Up Happy Hour featuring Carolyn Berrigan, Managing Director/Part Owner of 4 Businesses
Carolyn oversees the management of multiple businesses that help women become the best version of themselves.
Carolyn is an owner and Managing Director of Radiance Salon & Medi-Spa, with locations in Ashburn and Lansdowne. Carolyn is also an owner and Managing Director of Medi-Weightloss in Lansdowne. Additionally, Carolyn is the Managing Director of Aesthetica Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center where she manages the plastic surgery practice of Phillip J. Chang, MD.
Carolyn, the eldest of eight children, was raised in Niagara Falls, New York. She graduated from Allegheny College in 1981 with a BA in English.
Carolyn began her career by selling accident insurance door-to-door. She subsequently sold and serviced personal lines insurance before transitioning to the financial investment industry. Carolyn marketed direct investments, also known as tax shelters, for several national and regional broker-dealer firms until the late 1980s.
Carolyn has two children: Alexa Severo (29) and Eric Severo (26). For 14 years, Carolyn was a stay-at-home mother, during which time she actively volunteered in her children’s schools, church, and local community.
In 2001, Carolyn was diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer and given a 50% five-year survival rate. A year later, Carolyn eased back into the workforce by becoming a receptionist for Dr. Chang. Within a few years, Carolyn assumed managerial responsibility for the plastic surgery practice and began taking graduate courses at Strayer University. In 2009, Carolyn earned her MBA degree at the age of 50.
Carolyn never intended to have a career in the beauty industry. That said, she went from being Dr. Chang’s receptionist, earning $13 an hour, to partnering with him to operate four complementary businesses that focus on women’s health and beauty.
In 2016, Carolyn married her best friend Cory Laws. They enjoy cooking, traveling, and drinking single malt Scotch. And they have a mantra: “No Kids, No Pets, No Plants.”

Boost Your Profits with Incentives
2018-09-27 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Loudoun Chamber, 19301 Winmeade Drive Suite 210, Lansdowne, VA, 20176
If you small business is growing you may be eligible for state and federal incentives.
Join the Loudoun Chamber’s Small Business Committee for an overview on the Virginia Jobs Investment Program, One-The-Job-Training Wage Subsides Program and other employer federal tax credits.
This event will be designed so that business owners and their employee specialists can:

Discover some of the available tax incentives offered by Virginia and the federal government
Learn about the qualifications for specific tax incentives
Connect with professionals that can help them apply for these credits
Speakers include Doug Parsons with YesVirginia and a Skillssource Affiliate.

Purcellville Business Association Mixer
2018-09-27 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | VA
Join us at Family Dentistry located in Purcellville for Purcellville Business Association Mixer.
Food provided by Sophiann Nunaley, drinks provided by Jack’s Run Brewing Company and Two Twisted Posts Winery.
Purcellville Business Association (PBA) is an organization of businesses and individuals working together to advance and promote the economic, industrial, professional, cultural, and civic welfare of the Town of Purcellville, Virginia.

Cocktails and Commerce
2018-09-27 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | The Bungalow Lakehouse, 46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling, VA
Join JP Events & Consulting and Information Experts at Cocktails & Commerce, a premier networking event exclusively for business to business professionals schedule on September 27th at the Bungalow Lakehouse. For more details call Kim at JP Events 703-777-8577.

Hispanic Business Council Annual Reception
2018-09-27 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | VA
Join us for an exciting night of networking, great food, and live music. We’ll dive into the topic of “Embracing Diversity” as we welcome speaker Justin Velez-Hagan. He’ll show us how bringing in a diverse workforce can take your business to the next level.

Beers, Bitcoins, and Blockchains
2018-09-27 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Terminal 68, 45668 Terminal Dr., Sterling, VA, 20166
Join Cryptomarket360 for a conversation about Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology. CryptoMarket360 was launched in 2017 to provide a one-stop shop for cryptocurrency information.
Hosted at Terminal 68 in Sterling, VA

How To Monetize Your Culture
2018-10-04 08:00 - 09:45 UTC | Unanet, 22970 Indian Creek Drive, #200, Dulles, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
Culture is that component of your company you can’t see or touch but provides a multiplier to the bottom line.
In today’s world of government contracting, many workforces are virtual and split across the country. How can you create a culture that adds real value, retains employees and attracts future employees? The culture of the company could be the winning ingredient for attracting and retaining talent. Come hear from a variety of panelist including:
The value of culture in a start-up to mature company. How to develop and measure the impact.
-Views of the value of culture as firms grow quickly in adding employees
-How recruiters view culture in recruiting talent and real metrics to evaluate the impact.
-What components of culture add real monetary value?
Panlists:
-Mary Holmes, Boost LLC
-Samuel Fitzgerald III, SC&H ITIL, CISA, CISM Manager
-Angela Marinich, Unanet HR Director
-MJ Wivell, BTI360 CEO and Co-Founder

Holiday Hiring Hoopla
2018-10-04 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Loudoun Workforce Resource Center, 705 East Market Street, Suite E, Leesburg, VA
Tis the Season for Holiday Jobs!!! Loudoun businesses are eager to start hiring for seasonal associates to be certain they are staffed and ready during the peak holiday season.
Free and open to the public! RSVP at www.eventleaf.com/Hoopla.

#MFGDINLOUDOUN: NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY IN LOUDOUN
2018-10-05 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Northern Virginia Community College-HEC Rm. 203, 21200 Campus Dr, Sterling, VA 20164, Sterling, VA, 20164
According to the National Association of Manufacturers, over the next decade, nearly 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will need to be filled. On October 5, Loudoun Economic Development seeks to bridge the gap between our region’s talent pipeline and local companies that are creating physical technologies used across the globe.
Hosted on National Manufacturing Day, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with Loudoun-based firms that are creating specialized technologies and educational programs that are inspiring our talent pipeline to explore careers in these industries.
Who should attend?

Manufacturing companies to meet like-minded local firms and connect with potential talent for internships and career opportunities
Students and Educational Institutes to connect with organizations seeking to hire engineers, machinists, and other careers related to highly specialized manufacturing
Makers and enthusiasts to explore opportunities to leverage your talents in building this exciting industry in the region

Enjoy mini-presentations from the following confirmed special guests:

Sean Mallon, AVP for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at George Mason University
Patrick Scannell, Founder of Makersmiths and Technestar

Learn what Loudoun companies are working on, with demo tables from:

Arc34
KForm with Red Blue Collective
Makersmiths Innovation Forge
Dedrone

Leesburg Small Business Forum
2018-10-09 08:30 - 10:30 UTC | Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, 60 Ida Lee Drive Northwest, Leesburg, VA
The Leesburg Economic Development Commission (EDC) invites Leesburg Small Business owners and representatives to discuss issues relating to the local business community in a casual interactive round table format.

Topics for discussion:

Parking: achievable ways to make parking easier to find/use
The Night Time Economy: leveraging Leesburg’s growing food/entertainment sector
Experiential Tourism: engaging visitors with experiences
Business to Business/shop local: fostering local-to-local commerce

An update from the EDC on the accomplishments surrounding these focus areas over the past 6 months will be provided, as well as an opportunity to provide YOUR INPUT on future implementation in these area

Purcellville Business Assocation Luncheon
2018-10-09 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Loudoun Golf & Country Club, 36967 W Main St, , VA 20132, Purcellville, VA, 20132, United States
The Purcellville Business Association is a non-profit organization of businesses and individuals who come together to advance and promote the economic, industrial, professional, cultural, and civic welfare of Purcellville and Western Loudoun County.
Guest Speaker: Vanessa Wagner – Small Business and Entrepreneurship Manager, Department of Economic Development

Grow Your Network this Holiday Season
2018-10-10 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Loudoun Chamber, 19301 Winmeade Drive Suite 210, Lansdowne, VA, 20176
Making the Most of
Networking Opportunities…Holiday Edition
November and December are the busiest times of the year for networking. Celebrations, special get-togethers, events, and parties are everywhere, presenting unique opportunities to make important connections for your business. It’s also a real challenge…with so many events how do you decide which are the most important to attend?
Making the most of this unique time of the year means choosing which events are the most important and which you can afford to skip. To help you figure out how to maximize your impact, join us for a frank discussion about networking during the holiday season.
Led by Eric Byrd, SBDC Manager and Lead Business Advisor, this informative and entertaining session will help you:
Learn why (and how) to plan for the holiday season’s events, so you can prevent being overwhelmed.
Discover simple, actionable techniques for meeting the right people and engaging in meaningful conversations, rather than wasting time with the same old chit-chat over and over again.
Create your own plan of action to evaluate activities so you connect and expand your network, instead of winging it and realizing later you’ve just recycled old conversations that lead you nowhere.
Eric has taught over 10,000 professionals how to improve their networking skills through his online and in-person training programs. As the manager of the local Small Business Development Center, he works with small business owners every week on ways to improve outreach to customers and partners alike. In this entertaining talk, he will share practical ideas and information that he has learned from 25 years in sales and insights he uncovered from eight years as a business coach and trainer. Register today and make the most out of this holiday event season for your own business.

Total Life Prosperity Conference
2018-10-11 - 2018-10-13 | The Life Church International, 21240 Ridgetop Cir #120, Ster;omg, VA
This Conference is about excelling to your greatest potential. Improve your finances, your profession or business, your health, and your home.
Thursday Schedule:

6 pm: Registration and Welcome
7 pm: Worship/Welcome
Small Business Development

Friday Schedule:

6:30 pm: Registration
7:00 pm: Worship/Welcome
Workshop: Stock Market Investing

Saturday Schedule

9:30 am: Registration
10 am: Workshop, Personal Finances
11 am: Workshop, Investing in Real Estate
12 pm: Lunch
1 pm: Workshop, Loudoun County Resources
2 pm: Workshop, First-Hand Experience

Keeping It Real in LoCo: Moving Forward to 2040
2018-10-11 14:30 - 19:00 UTC | Alamo Drafthouse Loudoun, 20575 East Hampton Plaza, Ashburn, VA
While Loudoun continues to outperform other Virginia counties on most economic measures, our County is facing many important issues that challenge our future prosperity. From fully leveraging our investment in Metro, to addressing our housing affordability crisis and attracting a millennial workforce, Loudoun’s challenges demand real and effective solutions.
On October 11th, the Loudoun Chamber will keep the focus on these potential hurdles with an in-depth discussion with the region’s top economist and Loudoun’s leading employers, with a focus on what it will take to keep Loudoun prosperous and successful.
This “Keeping it Real in LoCo” event will kick off with a keynote presentation by Mr. Anirban Basu of the Sage Policy Group, the mid-Atlantic region’s most respected and entertaining voice on the issues related to economic growth and quality of life issues. Following Mr. Basu will be a panel discussion featuring Loudoun’s top private sector employers, who will share their thoughts on Loudoun’s ongoing comprehensive plan review and how that plan can best support the workforce needs of Loudoun’s business community.
Keynote Speaker:

Doing Bussinses With Metro-Procurement Forum
2018-10-15 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | George Mason University, Arlington Campus, 3351 Fairfax Drive, Founder's Hall, Arlington, Virginia, 22201
The Coalition of Northern Virginia Chambers is proud to announce the “Doing Business With Metro” Procurement Forum, a half-day event where Northern Virginia businesses can meet with senior Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority procurement officials to learn more about how they can compete for contracting opportunities with Metro.
This procurement forum is scheduled for Monday, October 15th at the George Mason University Campus in Arlington. Suzette Moore, WMATA’s Chief Procurement Officer, will provide the keynote remarks on the various purchasing and procurement opportunities with the Authority. In addition, Managers from WMATA’s procurement branches – Construction, Rail, Bus, IT, Inventory – will participate in Matchmaking sessions with prospective vendors to discuss future contracting opportunities. Meanwhile, additional Program Managers from the Construction and IT groups will be on hand.
WMATA also will provide on-site vendor registration for companies that wish to join the Authority’s purchasing system, and representatives from the Small Business Programs Office will discuss WMATA’s Minority Business Programs.
Stay tuned for more forthcoming information.
Registration
Registration is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required.
Metro & Parking
The campus is located a short walk (.2 miles) from the Virginia Square-GMU Metro Station (Orange & Silver lines). Hourly parking is available in the Founders Hall Garage (located off of Founders Way North) for a rate of $3 per hour or $15 for the day. Nearby metered street parking is also available.

Chefscape Leesburg Open House
2018-10-15 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Chefscape Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Boulevard Southeast #115, Leesburg, VA, 20175
ChefScape Leesburg will host an Open House on October 15 from 11-2 to greet new prospects to our space which is still under construction.
We are inviting representatives from the community as resources for them and to give you an opportunity to speak to their needs and answer questions.

HUBZone Opportunities with Northrop Grumman - Contractor Chat
2018-10-15 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun, 202 Church St, Leesburg, VA, 20175
Contractor Chat brings together resources and Federal Contractors in Loudoun County. This month focuses on HUBZone opportunities. Our guest speaker is Carla Undurraga, Sector Manager, Global Supplier Diversity Programs and Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) for
Northrop Grumman Technology Services. Ms Undurraga will share key information and answer your questions regarding how your HUBZone certification can be an asset in partnering with Northrop Grumman. As usual bring your questions and learn your you can work with Northrop Grumman.
This event provides insight into successful small contractors, large prime contractors, reps from government agencies, and other resources. Each month features a contractor or resource person who shares strategies, tips and tricks to grow your government contracting business successfully. This is also a great venue to meet new companies to team and partner with.
Lunch is provided.
Event Organized through Meetup Group: Federal Contractors Loudoun

Startup Presentations and Feedback @ 1 Million Cups
2018-10-17 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun, 202 Church St, Leesburg, VA, 20175
Each week, the 1MC program offers two local entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their startups to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, and entrepreneurs. Learn more about 1 Million Cups (http://www.1millioncups.com/About.aspx).
October Schedule of Presenters:
10/17- Sano Ecosystem: Sano’s vision is to inspire the future of Healthcare. Sano is technology startup company within the healthcare industry. We built an app that allows users to monitor their medical claims and billing statements. http://sano.ai
10/24- Ahoy Carpool: Ahoy is an app for commuter car share as a service to the community. It’s a peer to peer model helps to cover the commute cost for both users.
10/31- Sparkpoint

LSMP Startup Pitch Contest 2018
2018-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Loudoun Systems, 45449 Severn Way #165, Sterling, VA, 20166
Win a professional video for your Startup or Developing Bussiness valued at $5,000!
On Oct 17th it will be your time to shine. Bust out your best pitch and enter to win a professional video created by the LSMP team! Whether you are a Startup, Business Servicing Startups, or Developer looking to get hired we have our cameras ready for you!
1. 5-8min presentation
2. Powerpoint/Google Slide presentation slide deck
Criteria we are looking for/judging on are:
-Speech Development: structure, organization, supporting material
-Voice: flexibility, volume
-Physical: body language, speaking area
-Manner: directness, assurance, enthusiasm
-Conclusion/Full Circle: completes startup purpose of service/product clearly to audience and panel.
Must RSVP Here or on our Facebook Business Page (https://tinyurl.com/yb3kbhyo)
Here is the link to register for competition: https://tinyurl.com/y7mpbyqr
*** Please make sure to copy the entire URL of your startup ***
Example https://startupname.com
*All candidates must submit an email to us letting us know a little bit about their startup ASAP and submit their final presentation slides that they will be presenting at the very latest by Monday, Sep 10th to loudounsystems@gmail.com
May the best presentation win!

Award Decisions, Debriefs, and *Avoiding* Protests (Leesburg)
2018-10-18 09:30 - 13:30 UTC | Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun, 202 Church St, Leesburg, VA, 20175
Award decisions, debriefs, and avoiding bid protests. Specific topics will include:

How to effectively use the debriefing process to defuse disagreements and avoid protests
Myths and realities of the protest process (and how often the government really wins)
How your business may be impacted and ways to protect your company and your customer’s interests
Valid and weak grounds of protest plus practical alternatives
Pre-award actions to consider to avoid being protested
Understand the strict time requirements of the protest process – and the common forums where they are adjudicated
What it means to “win” a protest

The seminar will be taught by Ken Brody, a founding partner of the law firm of David, Brody and Dondershine, LLP in Reston, Virginia. Ken has over forty years of experience dealing with procurement issues, as a trial attorney with the Department of the Navy, and for the past 30 years in private practice. His practice focuses on representing government contractors, particularly small businesses, on all aspects of government contracting, including negotiating agreements, regulatory requirements, the small business programs, bid protests and litigating contract disputes. He also teaches classes for PTAP on Teaming and Subcontracting and on the Government-wide Mentor-Protégé Program. Additional information about Ken’s practice and experience can be found at his firm’s website: www.dbd-law.com.

Starting a Business in Loudoun County
2018-10-18 11:00 UTC | Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg, VA, 20176, United States
Are you preparing to start a business in Loudoun County? This workshop will help ensure you are prepared to start successfully.
Join this no-cost, interactive session to learn:

How to determine what licenses and permits apply to your Loudoun business
How to figure out if your business idea will be profitable
How to begin marketing your business
What critical business partnerships you need to get started

Led by Small Business Development Center manager, Eric Byrd, we’ll answer many of your questions, talk about what will make your new venture successful, and ensure that you are ready to launch your new business. We will also set you up in the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) system so you can take full advantage of the no cost, one-on-one business advising services offered by our center.

Capital Call-Where innovation meets capital
2018-10-18 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Cooley, 11951 Freedom Drive, 14th Floor, Reston
The region’s hottest emerging companies will present three-minute rapid fire pitches. Following the pitch portion of the event, investors will have an opportunity to meet with the presenting companies.
Capital Call, which connects investors with high-potential companies, is one of the region’s most popular pitch events. View highlights from a previous Capital Call.
Watch for the official invitation announcing the presenting companies. We look forward to seeing you in October. For more information, please contact Sabrina Morales.
This event is for accredited investors and selected presenting companies only.

Agenda:
11:00 am Lunch & Networking
12:00 pm Presentations
1:00 – 1:30 pm Q&A and Demos

Doing Business with the County
2018-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Loudoun County Government Center-Dulles Room, 1 Harrison Street SE, Leesburg, VA, 20175
Loudoun County Procurement Division’s 2018 Buyer/Seller Information Exchange Sessions
Learn how to do business with Loudoun County! All local area vendors are invited to attend the Loudoun County Procurement Division’s 2018 Buyer/Seller Information Exchange sessions. The purpose of these sessions is to provide information on the county’s procurement processes and upcoming contracts. Each presentation will conclude with the opportunity to address vendor questions and concerns and to meet the county’s procurement staff.
Session Location
The Buyer/Seller Information Exchange Sessions are held in the Procurement Conference Room on the 4th floor of the Loudoun County Government Center located at 1 Harrison Street S.E. in Leesburg. To reserve a seat, you may register online through our online registration form.
For more information about the sessions, you may call 703-777-0403 or send an email.
More information about the Loudoun County Procurement Division is available by visiting our home page at www.loudoun.gov/procurement.

Advanced Insights into Indirect Rates - Advanced (Leesburg)
2018-10-22 09:00 - 12:30 UTC | Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun, 202 Church St, Leesburg, VA, 20175
For Government Contractors, how indirect costs are accumulated and allocated to contracts can make all the difference between winning and losing future business. Worse, it can make all the difference between making a profit or losing money on awarded contracts. In this session we will take a detailed look at how indirect rates are established, what they are used for and by whom. We will also review how the indirect rate structure can be established to maximize company profits and its competitive advantage.
This session will include the following topics:

Direct vs indirect costs
Allowable vs unallowable costs
Indirect pools and allocation bases
How are indirect rates established
How are indirect rates used
Why chose one indirect rate structure over another
Provisional indirect rates
Final indirect rates
Role of DCAA and DCMA
Examples of one, two and three tiered rate structures

Prerequisite: must take Basic class first. Please bring a calculator to class.
Participants in this Group-Live Seminar can earn up to 3.5 Total CPE Credits: 3.5 in Specialized Knowledge
WJ Technologies is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.

Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund
2018-10-22 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | George Mason University, MIX@Fenwick, 4348 Chesapeake River Lane, Fairfax, VA, 22030
Seeking grant funding for technology research or commercialization?
Join us on Monday, October 22, to learn about funding available through the Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF), a Commonwealth of Virginia program managed by the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT).
CIT staff will introduce the CRCF, a multi-million dollar technology commercialization grant program that helps drive economic growth in Virginia. The team will discuss the FY2019 round, which includes programs available to higher ed, federal labs, and other nonprofit research organizations and the private sector.
Topics will include eligibility criteria and the solicitation timeline, technical content and budgets, and tips for creating strong proposals.

Purcellville Business Mixer
2018-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Bank of Charles Town, 1201 Wolf Rock Dr, Purcellville, VA
Join us at BCT Purcellville location for PBA October Mixer. Chick-Fl-A will provide food and local vendors for beer and wine. Please RSVP and let us know your coming.
